Ever wanted a festive curry during the Christmas period instead of the 7th portion of Brussel sprouts you have had to suffer through? At Namaste Village by Oxford Castle, you can. They have launched a Christmas menu featuring all of their bold and classic flavours with an elevated festive twist. It is the perfect combo during these dark and cold evenings. Having only opened … [Read more...]
Review: Bigfoot
Now that we are fully into autumn, the leaves have turned, the pumpkins have been carved, you may be missing the long summer evenings and relaxed vibes that warm nights can bring. In particular, an establishment I am always sad to see go when autumn rolls in is the Medley in Port Meadow. Open only in summer, it offers great food and drinks, in a laidback atmosphere on the banks … [Read more...]
Review: Shake Shack x Fortnum and Mason
The Christmas season is well and truly here, the lights are twinkling, the yule logs are baking, and the Christmas songs have started playing. Even fast food joints aren't immune to the infectiousness of the festive season. Shake Shack on Cornmarket Street has launched its Christmas menu, which is more indulgent than usual. Offering festive twists on all its new classics, … [Read more...]
Review: Lula’s, Covered Market
Lula's Ethiopian restaurant by the train station has quickly become an Oxford staple, offering traditional injera dishes with a delicious assortment of veggie and meat stews to mop up with the salty, tangy wrap-like bread. Starting off as a stall in Gloucester Green market, Lula's has now been a restaurant on Park End Street for roughly three years, and this year they opened … [Read more...]
Review: Chez Mal, Malmaison
As the nights draw in and the leaves turn golden, I start to crave those cosy nights with comforting dishes. Hearty, rich, indulgent and warming - autumn flavours are some of my favourites, pair that with a converted dungeon turned elegant bistro and you have the perfect autumnal dining experience. Chez Mal at the Malmaison Hotel sits at the basement of what used to be … [Read more...]
